How to pronounce Slovakia
Say it like sloh-VAH-kee-uh. Slovakia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAH).
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- sloh
- VAH
- kee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slovakia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- slohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- VAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- keeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Slovakia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sloh-VAK-ee-uh.
What does Slovakia mean?
- A country in Central Europe. Official name: Slovak Republic. Capital and largest city: Bratislava.
Where does Slovakia come from?
First attested to in German in 1586, itself apparently derived from Slovak Slováky, equivalent to English Slovak + -ia.
Questions about saying Slovakia
How do you pronounce Slovakia?
Say sloh-VAH-kee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌsloʊˈvɑˌkiə/. In British English it is /ˌsləʊˈvækiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Slovakia?
Slovakia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAH). Broken into parts: sloh · VAH · kee · uh.
Is Slovakia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌsləʊˈvækiə/ (sloh-VAK-ee-uh).